Human Rights: Politics and Practice, 3rd Edition

Human Rights: Politics and Practice is the most complete, most topical, and most student-friendly introduction to human rights. Bringing together a range of international experts including political scientists, philosophers, lawyers, and policy-makers, the book provides students with a broad range of perspectives on the theoretical and practical issues in this constantly evolving field.In addition to in-depth theoretical content, the book also features unrivalled coverage of human rights issues in practice, with a wide range of case studies to explore concrete examples from around the world.The third edition has been brought fully up-to-date with the most recent events and latest research developments in the area. Two new chapters have been added: one on religion and human rights, and one on sexual orientation and gender issues and human rights, introducing students to these important topics and expanding the theoretical and practical discussion of issues of universalism and relativism.The new edition also features a range of carefully developed pedagogical features to aid student learning, encourage critical analysis, and challenge students to question their own assumptions. New to this editionA new chapter on religion and human rights highlights the significance of this contested topicA new chapter on sexual orientation and gender identity reflects the growing prominence of the topic in the most up-to-date research in this area'Challenging assumptions' boxes ask students to become aware of and question their own attitudes and assumptions about the topics being explored'Critical thinking' features invite students to reflect on critical questions throughout each chapter'Alternative points of view' boxes highlight differing perspectives on key issues, and direct students to readings that take positions on controversial terms and concepts to encourage them to weigh up the evidence for themselves'Deconstructing' features unpack controversial terms and concepts for students 

“Review from previous edition The main features that set this textbook apart are the breadth of its coverage and its connection to the current human rights literature. There just isn't a comparable textbook that is better designed for undergraduates.”

Review(s) from previous edition"The main features that set this textbook apart are the breadth of its coverage and its connection to the current human rights literature. There just isn't a comparable textbook that is better designed for undergraduates." - Chad Clay, University of Georgia, USA"The best comprehensive text I have found for an introductory human rights course." - Jeff Bachmann, The American University, USA

Michael Goodhart is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh, USA. He also has secondary appointments in Philosophy and Women's Studies.Contributors: Michael Goodhart, University of Pittsburgh, USAAnthony J. Langlois, Flinders University, AustraliaBrooke Ackerly, Vanderbilt University, USATim Dunne, University of Queensland, AustraliaMarianne Hanson, University of Queensland, AustraliaRhona K. M. Smith, Northumbria University, UKSonia Cardenas, Trinity College, USADamien Short, School of Advanced Study, University of London, UKDavid Chandler, University of Westminster, UKTodd Landman, University of Essex, UKLarissa Kersten, University of Essex, UKMarlies Glasius, University of Amsterdam, the NetherlandsRoja Fazaeli, Trinity College Dublin, IrelandDoutje Lettinga, Amnesty International, the NetherlandsChristine Keating, Ohio State University, USACynthia Burack, Ohio State University, USASakiko Fukuda-Parr, The New School, USADavid L. Richards, University of Connecticut, USAChristian Davenport, University of Michigan, USAWilliam F. Schulz, formerly of Amnesty International, USAAndrea M. Bertone, Humantrafficking.org, USAVanessa Pupavac, University of Nottingham, UKGil Loescher, University of Oxford, UKPaul Havemann, James Cook University, AustraliaScott Straus, University of Wisconsin, USAAlan J. Kuperman, University of Texas, USAJoanna R. Quinn, Western University, CanadaJohn Barry, Queen's University Belfast, UKKerri Woods, University of Leeds, UK

Human Rights: Politics and Practice is the most comprehensive, most topical, and most student-friendly introduction to human rights. Bringing together a range of international experts including political scientists, philosophers, lawyers, and policy-makers, the book provides students with a broad range of perspectives on the theoretical and practical issues in this constantly evolving field. In addition to in-depth theoretical content, the book also features unrivalled coverage of human rights issues in practice, with a wide range of case studies to explore concrete examples from around the world. The third edition has been brought fully up-to-date with the most recent events and latest research developments in the area. Two new chapters have been added: one on religion and human rights, and one on sexual orientation and gender identity and human rights, introducing students to these important topics and expanding the theoretical and practical discussion of issues of universalism and relativism. The new edition also features a range of carefully developed pedagogical features to aid student learning, encourage critical analysis, and challenge students to question their own assumptions. The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre to enhance students' learning and provide valuable support for lecturers. For students: - Revise key terms with a flashcard glossary - Take your learning further with links to key human rights documents - Use carefully selected web links as a first step towards independent research For registered lecturers: - Enhance your seminars with a specially developed active learning exercise - Use adaptable PowerPoint slides as the basis for lecture presentations, or as handouts in-class - Save time preparing assessments with a fully updated test bank of questions

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